Dear Karen,
We have now been home just a few days and have recovered from our journey home. I have had our photos printed and collected the prints yesterday - we will enjoy looking at them We had a wonderful holiday in Costa Rica and wish to thank you very much for all your careful arrangements. We felt very well looked after and everything went very smoothly. You did an excellent job and we will certainly recommend you to our friends.Best wishes, Robert and Aldyth

Itinerary:Day 01: San José
Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge located just 15 minutes from the airport and 12 minutes from San Jose Downtown. Built in a 4500 square meters property, and with a unique type of architecture mixing Art Noveau, Deco, Barroque and some oriental influence, the hotel provides you a tropical atmosphere, surrounded by exotic gardens. The hotel offers a spa and restaurant.

Day 02: San José
Breakfast. Free morning to relax in the hotel you can enjoy in the spa acupuncture, massages, counseling, aromatherapy and natural facial treatments. Overnight Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge (junior suite)

Day 03: San José/ Arenal
After a delicious breakfast, you will rent a Hyundai Tucson 4x4, car at your hotel and drive to Arenal Volcano, the Costa Rica’s most spectacular geological attraction. Overnight at Tabacón Resort, which offers spectacular views of the nightly showers of lava and glowing rocks discharged from the volcano. Visit to Tabacón hot springs, where the hot springs flow from the veins of the splendorous and active Arenal Volcano.

Day 04: Arenal / Monteverde
After breakfast, continue to Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you may spot birds such as the silvery-throated jay, spangled-checked tanager, black-thighed grosbeak, and the yellow-throated finch. Overnight at the lovely Fonda Vela Hotel. (junior suite)

Day 05: Monteverde
After an early morning breakfast, you will be taken to the Walkways; this is a unique system of suspension bridges that zigzag through deep canyons at the level of the treetops. Then enjoy the canopy tour, which consists of sliding on a cable between many platforms and different towers over the forest. Here you will experience the cloud forest from a nice perspective. Overnight at Fonda Vela Hotel.

Walkways

Canopy

Day 06: Monteverde / Tamarindo
After breakfast, drive to Tamarindo Hotel. Overnight at Jardín del Edén Hotel. Jardín del Edén is a small beach resort and luxury boutique hotel in Tamarindo Beach. Located on a small hill, 120 meters - 3 minutes walk from the beach.

Day 07: Tamarindo
Continental breakfast, and free time to relax in the beach and practice surfing. Overnight at Jardín del Edén Hotel. (deluxe room)

Day 08: Tamarindo
Continental breakfast, and free time to relax in the beach and practice surfing. Also you can visit other beaches in the area. Overnight at Jardín del Edén Hotel. (deluxe room)

Day 09: Tamarindo / San José
Continenal breakfast. Free morning, at afternoon, departure to San José. Return the car in the main office. Overnight at Corteza Amarilla Lodge.

Day 10: San José/ Home departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Itinerary:Day 01: San José
Arrival to Juan Santamaria International airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel, a superior hotel located 10 minutes from the airport and from San Jose downtown.

Day 02: San José / Arenal
After a delicious breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel by our comfortable minivan and taken to Arenal Volcano. The very active Arenal Volcano frequently emits sounds of violent explosions, attended by clouds of gray, brown, and orange gases. Overnight at Tabacón Resort, which offers spectacular views of the nightly showers of lava and glowing rocks discharged from the volcano.

Day 03: Arenal
A spectacular buffet breakfast will be waiting for you. Free day to enjoy Tabacón hot springs, where you can sooth your muscles in the clear, relaxing thermal springs. Overnight at Tabacón Resort.

Day 04: Arenal / Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, we will pick you up in a private transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio Beach. Manuel Antonio National Park. Considered to be the most beautiful park in all of Costa Rica, with white sandy beaches, scenic walking trails, and lively monkeys. Free afternoon. Overnight at Parador Hotel, one of the best hotels in the area with a spectacular ocean view.

Day 05: Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, you will begin a guided tour along Manuel Antonio National Park. Overnight at Parador Hotel.

Day 06: Manuel Antonio
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the beach and the optional tours in the area. Overnight at Parador Hotel.

Day 07: Manuel Antonio/ San José
Breakfast. Free morning at afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel by our comfortable minivan and taken to San José. Overnight at Ramada Herradura Hotel.

Day 08: San José / Home departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Day 01: San José
Arrival to Juan Santamaria International airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel, a superior hotel located 10 minutes from the airport and from San Jose downtown.

Day 02: San José/ Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens
After breakfast, tour to Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens:
On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the beautiful Basilica of our "Virgen de los Angeles" with rich displays of carvings, statues and art. After we will drive to the Lankester Gardens, a tropical paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids, various tropical flowers, and plant life. This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazón River. Overnight at Ramada Herradura Hotel.

Day 03: San José/ Arenal
After a delicious breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel by our comfortable minivan and taken to Arenal Volcano the Costa Rica’s most spectacular geological attraction. Overnight at Arenal Nayara Hotel, who offers spectacular views of the nightly showers of lava and glowing rocks discharged from the volcano. The premium suite provides a king size bed, an adjoining spacious living room, a private balcony with a soothing Jacuzzi overlooking the volcano and an exotic backyard with an outdoor shower.

Day 04: Arenal
Buffet breakfast. Free morning to enjoy the area. At afternoon hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park and visit to Tabacón hot springs. Overnight at Arenal Nayara Hotel.

Day 05: Arenal / Monteverde
After breakfast, private transfer from Arenal to Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you may spot birds such as the silvery-throated jay, spangled-checked tanager, black-thighed grosbeak, and the yellow-throated finch. Overnight at the lovely Fonda Vela Hotel.

Day 06: Monteverde
After breakfast, you will be taken to the Walkways; this is a unique system of suspension bridges that zigzag through deep canyons at the level of the treetops. Here you will experience the cloud forest from a nice perspective. Overnight at Fonda Vela Hotel.

Day 07: Monteverde / San José Breakfast. Free morning at afternoon you will be picked up at your hotel by our comfortable minivan and taken to San José. Overnight at Ramada Herradura Hotel.

Day 08: San José / Corcovado
Breakfast. You will aboard a light airplane from Alajuela to Palmar Sur, near the southern Pacific shore. There you’ll transfer to Sierpe, from where you’ll board a speedboat that will take you to Drake Bay in the Osa Peninsula. About an hour later you will arrive at the charming Aguila de Osa Inn, the Inn is perched on a bluff overlooking Drake Bay, and offers an extensive fleet of sport fishing vessels that provide an outstanding deep-sea experience.
Once you’re settled in, you can explore the different trails that lead into the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Deserted beaches, tumbling cascades and great hikes are all within walking distance from your hotel. Dinner.

Day 09: Corcovado
Breakfast. Early mornings are the ideal time for exploring the exuberant Corcovado rainforests. Visit to world-renown Corcovado National Park. An accomplished naturalist guide will accompany you through the primary rainforest and observe the thousands of species of flora and fauna. Over thirteen ecosystems are located within the park’s expansive borders, which encompass much of the peninsula. Lunch and dinner. Overnight at Aguila de Osa Inn.

Day 10: Corcovado
After breakfast, you will begin a guided tour to Caño Island and enchanted place for snorkeling and diving. Lunch in the island. Dinner. Overnight at Aguila de Osa Inn.

Day 11: Corcovado / San José
After breakfast, you’ll head back to Drake Bay via speedboat. From there you’ll take a flight back to San José. Overnight at Ramada Herradura Hotel.

Day 12: San José / Home departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Included:
Transfer airport-hotel-airport
Private transfers: from Alajuela to Arenal Volcano, from Arenal to Monteverde, from Monteverde to San José,
Domestic flights: From San José to Palmar Sur and from Drake Bay to San José
04 nights of lodging at Ramada Herradura Hotel
02 nights of lodging at Arenal Nayara Hotel
02 nights of lodging at Fonda Vela Hotel (jr. suite)
03 nights of lodging at Aguila de Osa Inn
Tour to Corcovado National Park & Caño Island.
Entrance to the hot springs
Tours to Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankaster Gardens
Meals: 11 B/03L/03D

Rate From: $4,535.00 per couple,
based in double occupancy.
Rates in US dollars, valid just for this quotation
We can also offer you rental car for an extra charge